1,308 entrepreneurs were asked: "How did you decide to get into this type of business, and what was your initial goal?" These were their responses, which can help us to try to figure out what type of business we might like to start.
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NAICS: 221 Utilities Description: telephone communications |
| I decided to keep the business running after my father passed away. My initial goal was to make sure our customers were always taken care of, and all needs were handled. |
| Date Submitted:
2013-05-01 18:57:11 |
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NAICS: 327 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Description: Statuary Manufacturer |
| This was a family business that was started by my father in 1971; although, I chose to take it over from my father when he retired in the mid 80's, and in 1995 I became a corporation. When my father was still running the business, he was very successful with obtaining contracts with high end designing companies, so at my time of taking over, my goal was just to maintain the contracts |
| Date Submitted:
2013-04-30 01:27:23 |
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NAICS: 611 Educational Services Description: Educational Counsultant |
| Having worked in the educational business field for more than 20 years, I have always believed that education plays an important role in most people’s lives especially to some cultures like the Chinese culture. So providing service and opportunities in this area will have a big influence on an individual’s life. My initial goal was to construct a bridge between the Chinese education system and American education system for Chinese students, so when the students apply to American universities, they can make their own choice on which educational path they wish to follow, which learning model fit them better. Also, my program will help the students to make the most out of their experience here and facilitate the transition as the system here differs greatly from that of China. |
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2013-04-25 23:56:04 |
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NAICS: 485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Description: Local Taxi Services |
| In truth I decided to get into this business because I thought that it would give me a chance to become independent, and also because I had previous experience doing what I do. I wanted to have a chance to experience being my own boss, not having to respond to others and also earn better than I was doing working for others. At the beginning my initial goal was to obtain as many clients as I could in order to be known around my area. |
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2013-04-25 23:43:07 |
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NAICS: 311 Food Manufacturing Description: Bakery & Pizza Place |
| The reason I got into this type of business was because I got fired from my job. The manager was horrible in the industry so I decided to start my own business and to run it more efficiently than he was. I really liked baking and didn’t have enough money to build an empire so I settled with one. At that moment all I thought of was making enough money to pay the rent of the bakery and to make enough money to survive off. For a whole year I worked sixteen-hour shifts everyday. Yes, you hear right seven days a week for a whole year. I would start work at 5am and would be going home around 9pm. Now his goals are to open a new bakery every two to three years. |
| Date Submitted:
2013-04-25 23:33:43 |
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NAICS: 812 Personal and Laundry Services Description: Event Balloon Decorating |
| I was looking at some of the different brochures at the local college, and found a class on how to do some of the different designs for the displays. I talked a friend into going with me, and thought that it would be fun to try and do something new. We took a couple of classes together found that it was fun working with balloons, and kind of made it into a business. I only started it out to help make a little more money for my family, but then it grew a mind of its own and became a monster! I still enjoy doing the business but I have learned to cut back a little so i have more time to enjoy my family and friends and not having to worry about is everything in order for the next day's job. |
| Date Submitted:
2013-04-25 23:06:00 |
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NAICS: 811 Repair and Maintenance Description: Computer Repair |
| I am a Electronics Engineer. I have always had a passion for technology and it something that comes natural to me. It started as a hobby and once I sought opportunity I took it. |
| Date Submitted:
2013-04-25 22:54:47 |
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NAICS: 339 Miscellaneous Manufacturing Description: sign designer/ manufacturer |
| • Wanted to work for my self and wanted freedom • Not have to work for any one • Make money with little work |
| Date Submitted:
2013-04-25 22:51:33 |
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NAICS: 621 Ambulatory Health Care Services Description: Home Health Agency |
| "I used to work with a home health agency. My wife works as a Clinical Supervisor and my mother as the administrator which provided us with proper knowledge to run a home health agency. I decided that with combined fields in professions, we were able to try a new way of producing goods and services to our patients. So we made it our initial goal to provide quality health care to patients at home by employing competent nurses, therapists, social workers and certified home health aides." |
| Date Submitted:
2013-04-25 22:31:02 |
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NAICS: 517 Telecommunications Description: Police Radio Installation |
| I decided to be in this business because it was the only thing I was good at. I'm really good with my hands and with technical things. I saw that I was good at Installations and I seized the moment to build my own company and haven't looked back ever since. I also got on this business to provide a good life for my family. I couldn't have done it all without there support then and now. |
| Date Submitted:
2013-04-25 21:53:10 |
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